Illinois (IL) Marriage Records (1829–2018)
9,430 filings • Custodian: Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks
| Registrant / Subject | Co-Party / Holder | Date | Division | Locality | File # | Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley N. Wilson | Josephine W•••• | 02/14/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Robert M. Wilson | Salome F. S•••• | 12/26/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John M. Wilson | Jennette M•••• | 10/10/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John M. Wilson | Catharine E. W•••• | 07/30/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John L. Wilson | Josephine B•••• | 01/31/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John Wilson | Lucinda E. B•••• | 10/21/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| George M. Wilson | Hattie B. M•••• | 02/04/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Edwin Lloyd Wilson | Mary F. T•••• | 09/02/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| A. B. Wilson | Abagail W. B•••• | 02/12/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John W. Willson | Emily J. W•••• | 12/19/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Arthur Wills | Loretta B. K•••• | 01/12/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Joseph Willmann | Hellen M•••• | 10/28/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1•••• | |
| John Fred Willier | Sarah Elizabeth W•••• | 09/05/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John F. Willier | Sarah A. M. C•••• | 08/13/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Robert A. Williamson | Arminda H•••• | 01/06/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| F. M. Williamson | Hannah C•••• | 09/08/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| William J. Williams | Mary Ann J•••• | 02/23/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| William H. Williams | Mary P. F•••• | 02/24/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| William C. Williams | Vesta I. M•••• | 04/07/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Walter W. Williams | Alice C•••• | 05/27/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• |
Illinois (IL) Archival Digest & Recorded Citations
9,430 filings across 580 Illinois municipalities (2.65% of 355,594 statewide records)
- • Stanley N. Wilson — Josephine W•••• (Marriage Records, 02/14/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • Robert M. Wilson — Salome F. S•••• (Marriage Records, 12/26/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • John M. Wilson — Jennette M•••• (Marriage Records, 10/10/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • John M. Wilson — Catharine E. W•••• (Marriage Records, 07/30/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • John L. Wilson — Josephine B•••• (Marriage Records, 01/31/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • John Wilson — Lucinda E. B•••• (Marriage Records, 10/21/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • George M. Wilson — Hattie B. M•••• (Marriage Records, 02/04/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • Edwin Lloyd Wilson — Mary F. T•••• (Marriage Records, 09/02/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
Illinois (IL) Filings by Era (1829–2018)
Peak registration volume occurred in the 1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (9,406 filings, 100% of local holdings).
Top Surnames Indexed in Illinois (IL)
Top indexed surnames in Illinois (IL) include Brown, Clark, Davis, Baker, Jones, Johnson.
Official Custodians, Recording Offices & Fees in Illinois (IL)
Illinois (IL) Recording Custodian & Clerk Directory
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Illinois (IL) Statutory & Judicial Reference
- Public Records Law:
- Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.)
- Vital & Recording Statute:
- Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
- Jurisdiction Roll Coverage:
- 9,430 Filings (1829–2018)
- Parent County / FIPS:
- (17-000)
- Judicial Venue:
- Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)
Illinois Marriage Records Directory (1829–2018) — Key Archival Questions
How many Marriage Records are indexed in Illinois and what period do they span?
There are 9,430 verified marriage records indexed across Illinois (IL), representing 2.65% of the 355,594 total statewide filings and covering 1829–2018. Leading surnames in Illinois marriage records include Brown (132), Clark (79), Davis (75), Baker (51), Jones (51), Johnson (46).
Which agency serves as the official custodian for Illinois Marriage Records?
Official marriage records in Illinois are administered by the Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602; hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)). Statutory fee schedule: $15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification. Requirements: Government-issued photo ID (Driver's License or Passport); full names of both spouses and exact ceremony/filing date.
What specific marriage records entries are currently indexed on the Illinois roll?
Sample verified marriage records in Illinois include Stanley N. Wilson — Josephine W•••• (Marriage Records, 02/14/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin); Robert M. Wilson — Salome F. S•••• (Marriage Records, 12/26/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin). Peak registration volume occurred in the 1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (9,406 filings, 100% of local holdings).
Verified Illinois County Public Record Hubs (22 Counties)
Select a Illinois county registry below to browse county-level filings, clerk offices, and constituent municipalities:
All Indexed Illinois Municipal Record Registries (200)
Illinois (IL) archival index compiled under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.); non-FCRA public registry (15 U.S.C. § 1681).